50 years old (Born on March 05, 1974)
Actress; She is famous from Training Day.
Has entered the Cinque Lodge rehab facility in Utah to battle substance abuse issues [February 7, 2008]. Has played Denzel Washington's wife/girlfriend twice, first in Training Day (2001) and again in Out of Time (2003/I). Graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, California. John Cho, Joseph Hahn and Alex Kalognomos were also students there. Is writing a book titled "Crazy Leggs Beshee", inspired by her nieces and nephews, that introduces vocabulary, art, history and values through a medium kids understand. Was among the guests at Jessica Simpson's 25th birthday party.Eva Mendes's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Eva Mendes
Was a marketing major at California State University Northridge where she dropped out to pursue acting.
Loves interior designing and would undertake this profession if not acting.
Named #12 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
2002: Was featured as #54 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement.
2004: Ranked as #80 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004" special supplement.
Is Cuban-American.
Was the speaking voice ("Welcome to Miami, Bienvenido a Miami") in Will Smith's song, "Miami".
2005: Ranked as #53 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.
Has a sister named Janet living in Los Angeles.
Was originally cast as Susan Ortega in Bruce Almighty (2003) but had to be replaced due to scheduling conflicts.
Her hobbies are music, sports (hiking, biking, skiing, and mountain climbing) and interior design.
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2008 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actress category for her performance in the film Ghost Rider (2007), she failed to receive a nomination however.
Favourite films are The Shining (1980) and Blowup (1966)
2006: Named #44 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement.
Speaks Spanish fluently.
2007: Ranked #7 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 list.